City Council, Monday, September 23, 2024
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Mayor Drew Dilkens, Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Fabio Costante, Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Ed Sleiman, Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Gary Kaschak, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison.
What they decided (49 items, 2 lost)
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 23, 2024
the following Communication Items 7.1.3 through 7.1.9 as set forth in the Council Agenda be referred as noted
7.1 Correspondence for Monday, September 23, 2024
the letter from the Member of Parliament, Windsor West dated September 6, 2024 regarding the decision by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDoT) to allow additional hazardous materials on the Ambassador Bridge be received for information
7.1.2 Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan Amendment to Incorporate the Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Plan into the Tecumseh Official Plan
the communication from the Town of Tecumseh dated September 4, 2024 regarding a “Notice of Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan Amendment to incorporate the Tecumseh Hamlet Secondary Plan into the Tecumseh Official Plan” be received for information
7.2 Response to CQ 12-2023: Public conduct policy and security screening options for City Hall and other municipal facilities - City-wide
the report of the Director, Corporate Security, Executive Initiatives Coordinator Corporate Services, and Executive Initiatives Coordinator Community Services dated July 4, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 12-2023: Public conduct policy and security screening options for City Hall and other municipal facilities,” be referred to the…
8.1 CAO By-Law Update - City Wide
City Council pass By-Law 149-2024 which establishes the position of Chief Administrative Officer for The Corporation of the City of Windsor and sets out their responsibilities and authorities in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis |
8.2 Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Report for Period January 1, 2024- June 30, 2024 (City Wide)
the Delegation of Authority Summary Report for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 be received for information
8.3 Tax Relief 2024 (for 2023 Taxes) - Extreme Poverty and/or Illness - City Wide
City Council accept Administration’s recommendation with regards to approval of five (5) applications for total tax relief of $10,567.06 (inclusive of education portion)
- $10,567.06: …recommendation with regards to approval of five (5) applications for total tax relief of $10,567.06 (inclusive of education portion); and,…
- $168,000: …recommendation with regards to maintaining the home assessment value threshold at $168,000 for the 2025 Tax Relief Program, for 2…
8.4 Applications for Tax Reductions under S. 357/358 of the Ontario Municipal Act 2001 - City Wide
City Council accept Administration’s recommendations with regards to approval of property tax relief for those applications for Tax Reduction, Cancellation and Refunds as outlined and included in Appendixes A through C
- $360,212.53: …Tax Master Collector’s Roll for the 2021 through 2024 taxation years in the amount of $360,212.53 (including the education portion) as ou…
8.5 Windsor-Canada Utilities Ltd., Annual General Meeting, City Wide
Council, as representative of The Corporation of the City of Windsor (the “City”) as the sole shareholder of Windsor Canada Utilities Ltd. (“WCUL”) approve the resolutions presented by WCUL
8.7 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z019-24 (ZNG/7215) - Architecttura Inc. Architects, 1098 Albert Rd, Ward 5
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Lot 106, Plan 865 situated at the northeast corner of Albert Road and Richmond Street, known municipally as 1098 Albert Road, by adding a site-specific exception to Section 20(1) as follows: 512. northeast corner of…
8.8 Closure of west half of north/south alley located between Montrose Street and Tecumseh Boulevard West, Ward 3, SAA-4133
the 2.44-metre-wide west half of the north/south alley located between Montrose Street and Tecumseh Boulevard West, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1849 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.3, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.9 Closure of east/west alley located between Church Street and Dougall Avenue, Ward 3, SAA-7138
the 4.57-metre-wide east/west alley located between Church Street and Dougall Avenue, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1843 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $20.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.1, $20.00 per square foot without easements plus…
- $10.00: …as invoiced to The Corporation of the City of Windsor by an Ontario Land Surveyor, and $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
- $1.00: …by an Ontario Land Surveyor. b. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.3, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.10 Part Closure of east/west alley located between Belleperche Place and Fairview Boulevard, Ward 6, SAA-7135
the 4.27-metre-wide west part of the east/west alley located between Belleperche Place and Fairview Boulevard, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1845 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.11 Closure of north/south alley, located between Clairview Avenue and Wyandotte Street East; and east/west alley located between Clover Street and Adelaide Avenue; Ward 7, SAA-6767
the 3.35-metre-wide north/south alley located between Clairview Avenue and Wyandotte Street East, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1815 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.12 Closure of north/south alley located between Millen Street and Girardot Street, Ward 2, SAA-6996
the north/south alley located between Millen Street and the north limit of Lot 17, Plan 1208, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1833 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.2, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.13 Ford City CIP Application for 1306 Drouillard Road. Owner: Charbel Semaan (C/O: Maged Basilious), Ward 5
the request for incentives under the Ford City cip Financial Incentive Programs made by Charbel Semaan, (c/o: Maged Basilious), Owner of the property located at 1306 Drouillard Road for the construction of a two (2) storey auto body shop be approved for the following incentive…
- $30,000: …incentive programs: i. Municipal Development Fees Grant Program to a maximum amount of $30,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $16,358: …the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years in an estimated amount of $16,358 per year; and, II. That Administration…
- $30,000: …to the City Solicitor; and, IV. That funds in the amount of up to a maximum of $30,000 under the Municipal Development Fees Gr…
8.14 Closure of north/south alley located between Wyandotte Street West and Rooney Street, Ward 2, SAA-7032
the 3.05-metre-wide north/south alley located between Rooney Street and the south limits of Lot 102, Plan 369 and Lot 12, Plan 1042, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1840 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent…
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.3, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
8.15 Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP) application submitted by Baird AE Inc. on behalf of Bullet Investments Inc. for 285 Giles Boulevard East (Ward 3)
the request made by Baird ae Inc. on behalf of Bullet Investments Inc. to participate in the Brownfield Rehabilitation Grant Program be approved for 70% (or 100% if leed certified) of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the proposed redevelopment at 285…
8.16 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held July 10, 2024
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held July 10, 2024 be received as presented.
8.17 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held June 13, 2024
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., meeting held June 13, 2024 be received.
8.18 Minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge of its meeting held June 27, 2024
the minutes of the Committee of Management for Huron Lodge meeting held June 27, 2024 be received.
8.19 Minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group of its meeting held June 13, 2024
the minutes of the Age Friendly Windsor Working Group meeting held June 13, 2024 be received.
8.20 Minutes of the Meetings of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc., held May 9, 2024.
the minutes of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Willistead Manor Inc. meeting held May 9, 2024 be received.
8.23 Response to CQ 3/2024 Geese Management - City Wide
the administrative report dated August 16, 2024 and the Additional Information Memo entitled “Response to CQ 3/2024 Geese Management - City Wide” be received for information
- $30,000: …BE RECEIVED for information; and, That the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to bring forward a $30,000 budget issue as part of the 2025 budget…
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| Against | Mark McKenzie |
8.25 Windsor Essex, Ontario Health Team (WE-OHT) Annual Report - City Wide
the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated August 16, 2024 entitled “Windsor Essex, Ontario Health Team (we-oht) Annual Report - City Wide” be received for information.
11.2 Declaration of a Vacant Parcel of Land Municipally Known as 0 Aylmer Avenue Surplus and Authority to Offer for Sale, Ward 3
the following City of Windsor (the “City”) vacant parcel of land be declared surplus: Municipal address: 0 Aylmer Avenue, vacant land situates on the south side of Chatham Street East and west of Aylmer Avenue; ▪ Legal Description: Part lot 6, Block 9 on…
11.5 Extension of the Services Agreement for Parking Enforcement with Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division, City Wide
City Council approve the extension of the Services Agreement for Parking Enforcement for one (1) year to Canadian Corps of Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division as provided in the current contract at a cost of $764,574.72 (excluding hst) to be adjusted on January 1, 2025 by…
- $764,574.72: …Commissionaires Ottawa Windsor Division as provided in the current contract at a cost of $764,574.72 (excluding HST) to be adjusted on Janua…
- $764,574.72: …Agreement for Parking Enforcement, at a cost as provided in the current contract of $764,574.72 (excluding HST) to be adjusted on Janua…
11.7 2025 Capital Budget Pre-Approval - City Wide
I. Whereas on February 2, 2024, the Capital Budget was deemed approved via Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 and subsequently as a result of the requests outlined in this report will allow projects to proceed in an efficient and effective manner, that City Council direct the City…
- $10,877,383: …Council DIRECT the City Treasurer to effect the following: a. Pre-commitments totalling $10,877,383 in 2025 funding, previously approved in…
- $5,000,000: …A, b. From ECP-014-07, University Avenue / Victoria Avenue, the pre-commitment of $5,000,000 in 2028 funding, comprised of $500,000…
- $500,000: …Avenue / Victoria Avenue, the pre-commitment of $5,000,000 in 2028 funding, comprised of $500,000 in Sanitary Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153)…
- $1,500,000: …in 2028 funding, comprised of $500,000 in Sanitary Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153) funding, $1,500,000 in Pay-As-You-Go (Fund 169) funding, $1…
- $1,000,000: …Sewer Surcharge (Fund 153) funding, $1,500,000 in Pay-As-You-Go (Fund 169) funding, $1,000,000 in Canada Community-Building Fund (Fund…
- $2,000,000: …(Fund 169) funding, $1,000,000 in Canada Community-Building Fund (Fund 176) funding, and $2,000,000 in Service Sustainability Investment (F…
- $1,994,143,: …, Tree Maintenance and Urban Forest Enhancement Program, the pre-commitment of $1,994,143, $2,080,000, $2,080,000 and $2,080,000,…
- $2,080,000,: …Maintenance and Urban Forest Enhancement Program, the pre-commitment of $1,994,143, $2,080,000, $2,080,000 and $2,080,000, respectively…
- $2,080,000: …and Urban Forest Enhancement Program, the pre-commitment of $1,994,143, $2,080,000, $2,080,000 and $2,080,000, respectively in 2025, 2…
- $2,080,000,: …Enhancement Program, the pre-commitment of $1,994,143, $2,080,000, $2,080,000 and $2,080,000, respectively in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 20…
8.24 Response to CQ 13-2024, CQ 16-2024 and CQ 30-2024 - Pickleball & Squash Courts within the City - City Wide
the report of the Community Services Standing Committee at its meeting held September 4, 2024 entitled “Response to CQ 13-2024, CQ 16-2024 and CQ 30-2024-Pickleball & Squash Courts within the City - City Wide” be referred to the next Council meeting to allow for further…
11.6 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
the report of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee of its meeting held June 3, 2024 entitled “opa and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, opa 185 opa/7185 Z-008/24 zng/7184 - Ward 9” be deferred to a…
| For | Fred Francis, Gary Kaschak, Kieran McKenzie, Mark McKenzie |
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| Against | Fabio Costante, Renaldo Agostino, Ed Sleiman, Jo-Anne Gignac, Angelo Marignani, Jim Morrison |
10.1 Impact of Bill 185 Passed by the Provincial Legislature, City Wide
the report of the City Solicitor dated July 29, 2024 regarding the legislative changes resulting from provincial Bill 185 and related legislation be received.
8.22 Walker Homesite Park, Approval of the Masterplan, Ward 9 Mark Ruttle, President, Walker Homesites Athletic Club
Council endorse the Walker Homesite Park Master Plan as noted in Appendix A of this report which would require additional expenditures that are not currently included in the 10- year capital plan
- $3,313,367: …BE DIRECTED to bring forward a capital budget issue in the amount estimated to be $3,313,367 as part of the 2025 10-year capital pla…
11.6 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
the application for Official Plan Amendement and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road be denied.
| For | Kieran McKenzie, Gary Kaschak, Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino, Jim Morrison, Fabio Costante, Ed Sleiman, Drew Dilkens |
11.6 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
1. That Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Sandwich East and Part 3, Plan 12R- 14860 (pin 01560-0993), and Lot 104, Plan 12M-524 (pin 01560-2471), further…
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| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie |
11.6 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
Administration be directed to bring forward a capital infrastructure investment plan identified in the Environmental Assessment along the 6 th Concession and North Talbot corridor in the 2025 capital budget.
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| Against | Jim Morrison, Jo-Anne Gignac, Ed Sleiman |
11.1 Ward Boundary Review - City Wide
the report of the Manager of Records and Elections dated September 9, 2024 entitled “Ward Boundary Review” be received for information
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| Against | Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac, Renaldo Agostino |
11.4 Response to CQ 36-2023, Repurposing Lot 16 - City Wide
the additional information memo of the Coordinator, Parking Services dated March 11, 2024 entitled "Response to CQ 36-2023, Repurposing Lot 16, City Wide" be received for information
- $9,000.00: …That Administration BE DIRECTED to install temporary speed bumps in Lot 16 at a cost of $9,000.00 excluding HST funded from the ON-Off St…
11.3 Renaming a Portion of County Road 42 and Division Road - Ward 9
City Council approve Administration’s Application to Change the Existing Street Names of the following portions of public highway: a. A portion of County Road 42, from the Canadian National Railway tracks to the east City Limit
8.6 Letter of Support - HART Hubs - City Wide
City Council authorize the Commissioner of Human and Health Services to sign any letters of support in favour of the Ministry of Health, on behalf of the City in its capacity as the Municipal Service Manager (sm), to endorse the proposal of any local Health…
8.21 Minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well- Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table of its meeting held March 21, 2024
the minutes of the Windsor Essex Regional Community Safety and Well-Being Plan’s Regional Systems Leadership Table meeting held March 21, 2024 be received.
By-Laws (First And Second Reading)
149-2024 A by-law to establish the position of the chief administrative officer for the corporation of the city of windsor. (See Item 8.1.) 150-2024 A by-law to confirm proceedings of the council of the corporation of the city of windsor at its meeting held on…
Notices Of Motion
administration be requested to send a letter on behalf of Windsor City Council in support of the Alzheimer Society of Windsor & Essex County in their on-going advocacy efforts to increase funding for in-home respite programs for our seniors, given the growing waiting list and…
18.3 CQ 40-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Kieran McKenzie be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
18.4 CQ 41-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Renaldo Agostino be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
18.5 CQ 42-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Fred Francis be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
18.6 CQ 43-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Fabio Costante be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
18.7 CQ 44-2024
the following Council Question by Councillor Renaldo Agostino be approved, and that Administration be directed to proceed with the necessary actions to respond to the Council Question in the form of a written report, consistent with Council’s instructions, and in accordance with Section 17.1 of…
IC-2 In-camera recommendation 2 (In-Camera Council Meeting, September 9, 2024)
the recommendation contained in the in-camera report from the Manager of Real Estate Services, City Solicitor, Acting Senior Executive Director of Corporate Services, Executive Director Parks and Recreation, Commissioner of Corporate and Community Services, Executive Director of Housing and Children’s Services, Commissioner of Human and…
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| Against | Fred Francis |
IC-3 In-camera recommendation 3 (In-Camera Striking Committee Meeting, September 9, 2024)
the confidential discussions regarding the appointment of a member to the Windsor Utilities Commission be approved. (see open report of the Striking Committee).
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Jo-Anne Gignac |
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 8.2 being “Delegation of Authority Semi-Annual Report for Period January 1, 2024-June 30, 2024 (City Wide),” specifically as it relates to CAOP 93/2023 and Sysco Foods, as he has a family member who works at Sysco Foods.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Moved into Committee of the Whole to deal with the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Adopted a committee report. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Fred Francis. Carried.)
- Ended Committee of the Whole and reported back to Council. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Kieran McKenzie. Carried.)
- Waived a procedure rule so a motion could be introduced without notice. (Moved by Councillor Fabio Costante, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Gave first and second reading to the by-laws on the agenda. (Moved by Councillor Mark McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Jim Morrison. Carried.)
- Adjourned the meeting. (Moved by Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, seconded by Councillor Gary Kaschak. Carried.)
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